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Jimmy Lai remains beacon of Hong Kong press freedom, say ex-colleagues

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, looks on as he leaves the Court of Final Appeal by prison van, in Hong Kong, China February 1, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, looks on as he leaves the Court of Final Appeal by prison van, in Hong Kong, China February 1, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Secure Jimmy Lai’s release before seeking closer China ties, his son urges Britain

Mr Sebastien Lai Sung-yan, son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, poses for a photograph after a press conference in London on Dec 15.
Mr Sebastien Lai Sung-yan, son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, poses for a photograph after a press conference in London on Dec 15.

AI toys offer emotional support to consumers in China

Guests interact with artificial intelligence companion toys on Nov 16 at the 2025 Global AI+ Conference in Beijing.
Guests interact with artificial intelligence companion toys on Nov 16 at the 2025 Global AI+ Conference in Beijing.

‘My daughter keeps asking where’s grandma’: Son mourns Indonesian helper’s death in HK fire

Ms Darwati with her four-year-old granddaughter posing in matching pink T-shirts outside their house in Majenang district, Cilacap regency, Indonesia.
Ms Darwati with her four-year-old granddaughter posing in matching pink T-shirts outside their house in Majenang district, Cilacap regency, Indonesia.

Taiwan Premier Cho refuses to enact opposition-passed spending plans

Taiwan premier Cho Jung-tai (right)  with President Lai Ching-te.
Taiwan premier Cho Jung-tai (right)  with President Lai Ching-te.

South Korea unveils new education policies for international, multicultural students

At tthe core of the policy change is an overhaul of the Test of Proficiency in Korean, the standardised Korean-language exam for non-native speakers.
At tthe core of the policy change is an overhaul of the Test of Proficiency in Korean, the standardised Korean-language exam for non-native speakers.

Why a labour union vest still turns heads in South Korea

The store apologised to the union members, saying, “We will revise our customer service guidelines to prevent similar cases from recurring.”
The store apologised to the union members, saying, “We will revise our customer service guidelines to prevent similar cases from recurring.”

China strongly dissatisfied with criticism over court verdict on Jimmy Lai

A prison van believed to be carrying Jimmy Lai leaving the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building in Hong Kong on Dec 15.
A prison van believed to be carrying Jimmy Lai leaving the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building in Hong Kong on Dec 15.

No ‘out-of-pocket expenses’ for childbirth in China from 2026

The ‍move comes as Beijing grapples with how to boost the country’s flagging population.
The ‍move comes as Beijing grapples with how to boost the country’s flagging population.

Blizzard hits Hokkaido, disrupting train and flight schedules

Heavy snow seen in Kushiro, Hokkaido, at about 6.30pm local time on Dec 14.
Heavy snow seen in Kushiro, Hokkaido, at about 6.30pm local time on Dec 14.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.